Local kick-off times, channels and host-venue info for Atlanta.
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In Atlanta, every 2026 FIFA World Cup match airs free on FOX (English) or Telemundo (Spanish), with FOX One and Peacock streaming the same feeds for cord-cutters. Atlanta is one of eleven US host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 5 matches scheduled at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta sits in Eastern (EDT), which is the canonical Eastern reference used by Fox Sports for the 2026 schedule. Group-stage matches kick off at noon, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM local, with the late-evening slot used for the marquee USMNT and knockout fixtures.
Atlanta is one of eleven US host markets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mercedes-Benz Stadium downtown, walking distance from the Centennial Olympic Park district, has a tournament capacity of 71,000 and hosts 5 group-stage matches. Local viewers without a ticket can still catch every match free over-the-air on FOX (English) or Telemundo (Spanish) — the same broadcast feeds available anywhere in the United States, with the local kick-off times shown on this site automatically adjusted to your time zone.
| Match | ET | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar vs Switzerland | Sat Jun 13, 3:00 PM | FS1 UNIVERSO Peacock |
| Portugal vs Congo DR | Wed Jun 17, 1:00 PM | FOX Telemundo Peacock |
| Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Sun Jun 21, 12:00 PM | FOX Telemundo Peacock |
| Czechia vs Mexico | Wed Jun 24, 9:00 PM | FOX Telemundo Peacock |
| Colombia vs Portugal | Sat Jun 27, 7:30 PM | FOX Telemundo Peacock |
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Every match airs free over-the-air on either FOX or Telemundo — a $20 indoor antenna is enough to pull in both networks in any major US metro within reach of a broadcast tower. For streaming, FOX One carries the English feed without a cable login, while Peacock ($7.99/mo) simulcasts every Spanish broadcast. Cable streamers YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo all carry FOX, FS1, Telemundo and UNIVERSO, plus the Fox Sports 4K channel for USMNT matches, both semifinals and the July 19 final.
See the full US channel guide for all 104 World Cup matches →